COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biology is a study of life. This course is an introduction to the life sciences and a beginning course for students who may wish to continue their studies in biology and related fields. Students demonstrate scientific competence by completing projects and scientific investigations. Each marking period has a major theme:
1. Scientific Method-process, procedures, and results
2. Cell biology – structure and function; biochemistry; energy flow in living systems
3. Genetics – the study of heredity and how traits are passed from parent to offspring
4. Evolution-classification, biodiversity, and adaptations
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Understand the processes involved in science and scientific inquiry
Develop laboratory and analysis skills
Gain an appreciation for the importance of biology in the world around you
Distinguish among branches of biology
Understand underlying principles rather than trying to memorize facts
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
All work must be completed on time.
Please check out the articleThe Core Rules Of Netiquette to assure you are following proper etiquette and "netiquette.
You must have at least two peer responses in the discussion board.
All work is due at 1159 pm
CONTENT AND ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE COURSE OBJECTIVES
The student must produce evidence that demonstrates an understanding of:
The cell, such as cell structure and function; regulation and biochemistry; and energy and photosynthesis.
Molecular basis of heredity, such as DNA, genes, chromosomes, and mutations.
Biological evolution, such as speciation, biodiversity, natural selection, and biological classification.
ADOPTED TEXTBOOK
Levine, Joseph S. and Kenneth R. Miller. Prentice Hall Biology. New York, NY: Pearson, 2011.
Online access available at: http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Tentative Time Line of Study
Unit
Content/Focus
Quarter 1
Unit 1- Basic Biological Principles
Controlled Experiments
Characteristics of Living Things
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Unit 2 - Chemical Basis of Life
Properties of Water
Macromolecules
Enzymes
Unit
Content/Focus
Quarter 2
Unit 3 - Bioenergetics
ATP
Photosynthesis
Cell Respiration and Fermentation
Unit 4 - Homeostasis and Transport
Cell Membrane and Transport
Cell Organelles
Homeostasis
Review for Midterm / Midterms
Unit
Content/Focus
Quarter 3
Unit 5 - Cell Growth and Reproduction
Mitosis and Meiosis
DNA and Replication
Genetic Organization
Unit 6 - Genetics
Inheritance
Chromosomal Mutations
Protein Synthesis and Genetic (DNA) Mutations
Genetic Engineering
Unit
Content/Focus
Quarter 4
Unit 7- Theory of Evolution
Natural Selection Conditions
Natural Selection and Allele Frequencies
Speciation
Evidence
ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS:
Activities and projects
Midterm and Final exams
Discussion Boards
PLAGIARISM POLICY/HONOR POLICY All work is to be done by you. Copying anything (large or small, part or whole) from another student or from another source without proper documentation and/or permission is plagiarism, and it is absolutely unacceptable. Examples include, but are not limited to: copying someone else’s work; allowing someone to copy your work; copying, quoting, or cutting and pasting information without properly acknowledging the source; using incorrect information about a source. Students who violate this policy will receive a zero for the assignment and will not be allowed to make up the work. Don’t do it- it’s not worth it.
CONTRACT Uploading this statement in the discussion board will verify that you understand the expectations of this course.” I _ acknowledge that I understand and agree to all rules and procedures outlined in this document.”
Biology
Instructor: Ms. Davis
Email: crmnpllrd@gmail.com
Class Website:http://carmendavis.wikispaces.com
Telephone:302-999-9999
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biology is a study of life. This course is an introduction to the life sciences and a beginning course for students who may wish to continue their studies in biology and related fields. Students demonstrate scientific competence by completing projects and scientific investigations. Each marking period has a major theme:
1. Scientific Method-process, procedures, and results
2. Cell biology – structure and function; biochemistry; energy flow in living systems
3. Genetics – the study of heredity and how traits are passed from parent to offspring
4. Evolution-classification, biodiversity, and adaptations
COURSE OBJECTIVES
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
The student must produce evidence that demonstrates an understanding of:
ADOPTED TEXTBOOK
Levine, Joseph S. and Kenneth R. Miller. Prentice Hall Biology. New York, NY: Pearson, 2011.
Online access available at: http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Tentative Time Line of Study
Basic Biological Principles
Chemical Basis of Life
Bioenergetics
Homeostasis and Transport
Cell Growth and Reproduction
Genetics
Theory of Evolution
ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS:
PLAGIARISM POLICY/HONOR POLICY
All work is to be done by you. Copying anything (large or small, part or whole) from another student or from another source without proper documentation and/or permission is plagiarism, and it is absolutely unacceptable. Examples include, but are not limited to: copying someone else’s work; allowing someone to copy your work; copying, quoting, or cutting and pasting information without properly acknowledging the source; using incorrect information about a source. Students who violate this policy will receive a zero for the assignment and will not be allowed to make up the work. Don’t do it- it’s not worth it.
CONTRACT Uploading this statement in the discussion board will verify that you understand the expectations of this course.” I _ acknowledge that I understand and agree to all rules and procedures outlined in this document.”
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